DIY Upcycling Workshops & Products
Workshops
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Woodworking
Adult WorkshopsLearn how to use basic powertools such as a jigsaw, sanders, drill and impact drivers. Perfect for beginners
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Mindfulness
Mindfulness WorkshopsTake time for yourself and make a unique creation while learning about FLOW techniques, and how they quieten the mind.
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Whanau Workshops
Kids ClassesOur super popular classes in school holidays or term time. Learn a variety of crafting DIY skills and feel free to bring your whanau to help.
Creatively Reimagining Waste into Value
Providing people with the skills & materials to upcycle indoor and outdoor décor to their unique taste.
Workshops & Events for Kids & Adults
The Re-Creators specialise in designing bespoke sustainable upcycling workshops tailored to your theme and occasion, whether it's school holidays, birthdays, or community activations.
Volunteer!!
Whether for DIY skills, community networking, wellbeing or work experience - we have it all. Volunteer for woodworking, gardening, crafting, sewing, painting or marketing/ admin. Practical and/or creative - we are here for you!
Meet our Re-Creators
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Michelle (Yang) Zhao
Michelle Zhao, a leather and macrame crafter from China, now resides in New Zealand, where she teaches a variety of courses for The ReCreators.
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Buffie Mawhinney
Born and raised in West Auckland, Buffie is an award-winning garden designer renowned for her multifaceted work.
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Ellen Moore
Ellen was raised in Muriwai and with a para kore whanau. She is a sewing and leather expert but learning woodworking skills.
UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
The purpose of The ReCreators is to enable our community live more sustainably through creative upcycling. Upcycling reduces consumerism, stopping the extraction of virgin materials and diversion from landfill. It provides local employment through optimising our resources for a new life.
Our core work encompasses the following SDG's.
Testimonials
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"I attended a furniture restoration workshop a few months ago. At that point I'd never seen an electric sander let alone used one. The workshop was fabulous and I wanted to let you know that I have just finished restoring a very tatty rimu desk - it now glows, smells fabulous and I use it every day. Thank you!"
- Anne
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"Ordered 2 masks from The ReCreators and amongst all the madness of lockdown level 3 and probably huge amount of orders, the masks were delivered to my letterbox 2 hours later! Very impressed with the service and the masks."
- Gennelle
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"We loved the workshop- our bug hotels are currently in our garden hopefully already receiving hosts. I specially liked that the supervisors were really hands-on, helping kids and parents such as me who are not as confident around tools."
- Anna
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"Awesome sessions! My boys thoroughly enjoyed the sewing of a Matariki star and also at another course the painting, drilling and assembling a planter box.
I was impressed the boys managed to focus to complete the items and they are so proud of the end result. Friendly and engaging facilitators really made the morning a school holiday win!"
- Carissa
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"I’ve been admiring my new journal and reflecting on what a lovely evening it was (even though I felt the need to have a glass of wine after I got home...). What a wonderful way to get a bit of creativity in life. I realised that I need to do more creativity with my hands and not just with my mind!
Thanks very much for the great memories and the great experience."
- Leslie
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"Just came home from upcycling painting workshop and found it extremely enjoyable. Ger, the facilitator was awesome and allowed the participant s to experiment with the different paints and techniques."
- Naumi
An Upcycle Collective
The ReCreators believe that collective business power will help both artistan and consumer alike. By coming together under one brand, our multi-culturally diverse artistans can share their skills, showcase their products, all of which have been lovingly restored, revived or crafted from sustainable materials. Consumers can choose to either learn new skills through workshops, purchase custom made products or purchase from our pre-made selection. All of our workshops and products are priced using the Living Wage as a minimum.
Our Kaupapa
Blog posts
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How a Te Ao Māori value system is helping me ma...
Geraldine TewThe resurgence of Te Ao Māori has got me thinking deeply about my worldview and upbringing from a cultural, social, environmental, economic, and spiritual perspective.When did we lose our connection...
How a Te Ao Māori value system is helping me ma...
Geraldine TewThe resurgence of Te Ao Māori has got me thinking deeply about my worldview and upbringing from a cultural, social, environmental, economic, and spiritual perspective.When did we lose our connection...
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Learning to live a life with the principles of ...
Geraldine TewWe live in a hyper-capitalist society that has left us decades behind seeing effective action in the name of climate responsibility. Consumerism leaves people yearning for ‘more’ in a way...
Learning to live a life with the principles of ...
Geraldine TewWe live in a hyper-capitalist society that has left us decades behind seeing effective action in the name of climate responsibility. Consumerism leaves people yearning for ‘more’ in a way...
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Practicing Regenerative Solutions in my Garden
Geraldine TewMost people who are passionate about the climate practice a hobby or interest that highlights their belief in living a more sustainable life, for example cycling, veganism, upcycling or gardening. ...
Practicing Regenerative Solutions in my Garden
Geraldine TewMost people who are passionate about the climate practice a hobby or interest that highlights their belief in living a more sustainable life, for example cycling, veganism, upcycling or gardening. ...